Tuesday, July 3, 2012

How to create a healthy indoor environment at the workplace

The indoor air in offices and other types of workplaces has long become a major concern to health officials – it exposes employees to many different pollutants and toxins that can affect health and well-being as well as working performance.

Indoor air pollution can come from

Office equipment (e.g. printers)

Building materials (paint, finishes, stain repellents)

Personal care products and air fresheners

Cleaning products

Poor ventilation

Poor air exchange

Water damage (mold) or other indoor air quality problems

When a workplace exposes employees to poor indoor air quality, common complaints include headaches, sneezing, discomfort, lower productivity, respiratory conditions and other ailments.

Studies have confirmed that a healthier indoor environment can increase productivity and benefit a company’s bottom line.

There are certain things every workplace can do to provide a cleaner and healthier indoor environment:

Ban smoking indoors and close to the building

Make sure garbage is regularly and properly disposed of

Act quickly to fix water leaks and spills to avoid active mold growth

Use an air purifier – the best air purifiers contain activated carbon, HEPA and UV filtration technologies to remove the widest range of contaminants

Avoid clutter in the workplace for best circulation of air

Make sure fresh air can get inside the building

Get professional help if there is a serious indoor air quality problem

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Please note:

The information presented in this blog is basic and general in nature. It should never replace the advice of a medical professional. Always consult your medical practitioner for advice on your particular health concern.